Always keep your Secrets - A prophetic advice mentioned in Al-Qurʾān

Envy is a resentful desire for another’s good to be removed. while one may outwardly look like admiring someone's success, inwardly it is completely tangent to admiration. This evil sentiment is found in every heart - even siblings envy others when gifted or blessed more. Except for the parents, who express real admiration to the success of their children, no other relations is ever happy over others' well being, achievements and accomplishments. Therefore, guarding one's secrets, more often than not, is essential for protecting one's emotional well-being and personal safety is of utmost importance, as sharing secrets can expose one to manipulation and harm rather than trusted admiration. Therefore one must always ensure privacy to maintain boundaries to allow building strength quietly, and preventing intimate information from being weaponized against you.

Islam considers envy, specially when it is evil and destructive a major spiritual disease of the heart.  We share today a prophetic advice as mentioned in Surah Yusuf in its fifth ayah.  In this verse, Prophet Yaʿqub (Jacob, peace be upon him) warns his son Yusuf (Joseph) not to share his dream with his brothers, fearing they might plot against him. He reminds him that Satan is a clear enemy to humanity. Let us unpack this verse with reference to the context and its implications for us today:

Context (Surah Yusuf)

Surah 12, Surah Yusuf, tells the story of Prophet Yusuf (Joseph). The young Yusuf was a darling of his father for his extraordinary intelligence, wisdom and intellect. For this he was never liked by his other brothers and who were always being envious of him and scheming to harm little Yusuf rather than loving their youngest sibling. It is mentioned in the fourth verse of the Surah that young Yusuf shares a dream with his father: he saw eleven stars, the sun, and the moon bowing to him. Knowing what the dream held for his beloved Yusuf, Prophet Ya'qub advised him not to tell the dream to his brothers for he knew that his brothers were always envious and jealous of Yusuf due to their father’s special love for him.

In fact, the mention of his dream to his father develops into larger story about jealousy, patience, divine wisdom, and eventual success after hardship.

The Verse

قَالَ يٰبُنَىَّ لَا تَقۡصُصۡ رُءۡيَاكَ عَلٰٓى اِخۡوَتِكَ فَيَكِيۡدُوۡا لَـكَ كَيۡدًا ؕ اِنَّ الشَّيۡطٰنَ لِلۡاِنۡسَانِ عَدُوٌّ مُّبِيۡنٌ‏ 

(12:5) His father said: "My son! Do not relate your dream to your brothers lest they hatch a plot to harm you. Indeed Satan is man's open enemy.

As the meanings of the dream were quite obvious, Prophet Yaʿqub had a genuine fear that Yusuf’s step brothers would become all the more envious of him when they would hear this. So he warned his righteous son not to mention his dream to his brothers, for he knew that those sons of his did not bear the moral character worthy of the sons of a Prophet, and, therefore they were up to any evil design against him out of mere envy. As regards to the dream, the sun in it was Prophet Ya'qub, the moon his wife, Prophet Yusuf’s step mother, and the eleven stars were his eleven brothers.

Let us take a time out and dwell on The Concept of Hasad (Envy) in the Qur'an and Islam to understand the true meaning of the verse quoted above for it was the envy of Yusuf's brothers that always disturbed his father due to which Yusuf was to suffer for many years of his life, while his father lamented for his loss.

• What Is Hasad? Hasad (حسد) means envy, specifically wishing that someone else loses a blessing (wealth, success, beauty, knowledge, status, etc.), whether or not you gain it yourself.
• Qur’anic Foundation Other than the verse quoted above, it is mentioned in Al Qur'an (113:5): “And from the evil of an envier when he envies.” Muslims are taught to seek refuge in Allah from the harm caused by envy.
• Prophetic Teachings: The Prophet Muhammad ﷺ said: “Beware of envy, for envy consumes good deeds like fire consumes wood.” (Hadith – Abu Dawud). This shows envy harms the envier first — spiritually and emotionally.
• How Islam Teaches Protection from Envy
• Increase Gratitude: Focus on what you have.
• Make Duʿa for the Person You Envy: This weakens resentment.
• Avoid Constant Comparison: Comparison fuels envy.
• Recite Surah Al-Falaq: Seeking protection from the evil of envy.
• Strengthen Tawakkul (Trust in God)

Now let us turn to the 5th verse of Surah Yusuf which advises the believers to guard their secrets, lest the are harmed due to envy of others.

Key Themes and Meanings

• Wisdom in Sharing Personal Blessings Prophet Yaʿqub understood that not everyone rejoices in one's success, even one's siblings. Therefore his advice underscores the need to guard one's secrets, dreams, goals, aspirations or even blessings.  This does not mean to be overly secretive, but being mindful of sharing anything that embodies good which may make others jealous and envious.
• Awareness of Jealousy (Hasad) Jealousy can distort judgment and damage relationships. And jealousy of Yusuf's brothers led them to a great harm which they did to him, 
• Parental Guidance The advice by Prophet Yaʿqub shows protective wisdom. He doesn’t dismiss the dream but guides his son carefully so that no harm comes to him due to an evil eye.
• Satan as an Instigator The verse mentions Satan as a clear enemy — meaning envy and conflict are often fueled by negative whispers and emotions.

Implications Today

• Be Careful Who You Share Your Goals With
• Remember! Not everyone supports your ambitions.
• Example today: (1) Posting every success or future plan on social media may invite envy or negativity. (2) Sharing business ideas prematurely can lead to sabotage or competition.
• Emotional Intelligence in Families
• Sibling rivalry still exists today. Parents must manage fairness carefully.
• Example: Showing obvious favoritism can create resentment among children.
• Managing Jealousy: 
• Unchecked jealousy can destroy relationships — in families, workplaces, and friendships.
• Example: (1) A coworker undermining another due to envy of promotion, (2) Friends distancing themselves when one becomes more successful.
• Strategic Silence
• Sometimes wisdom is in silence, not exposure.
• Modern principle: “Move in silence until it’s time.”

Broader Spiritual Lesson

The verse teaches:

• Protect your blessings.
• Recognize human weakness.
• Trust divine wisdom.
• Understand that trials may come from those closest to you.

Although, envy often results in harm despite being secretive about one's aspirations, yet there are Divine plans that may save one, specially for those who trust in Allah. 

Please visit our reference page: Surah 12. Yusuf - Prophet Josef (عَلَيْهِ ٱلسَّلَامُ) for selected verses from Surah Yusuf.

May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.

Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.

You may also refer to our exclusive reference page: Selected verses from selected Surahs of Al-Qurʾān for compiled verses from other surahs.

For verses on Selected Subjects, please refer to our reference page: Selected Verses from Al Qur'an about a Specific Subject (Reference Page) to know more about what Qur'an says about specific subjects and our reference page: Selected Verses from the Qur'an. 

You may also refer to our Reference Pages  and Understanding Al Qur'an for knowing more about Islam and Qur'ān.

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An effort has been made to gather explanation / exegesis of the surahs and selected verses of Al-Qurʾān from authentic sources and then present a least possible condensed explanation of the surah. In that the exegesis of the chapters of the Quran is mainly based on the "Tafhim al-Qur'an - The Meaning of the Qur'an" by one of the most enlightened scholars of the Muslim World Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi.  

In addition, other sources which have been explored and views of other scholars have been incorporated while explaining meaning of a verse. Those desirous of detailed explanations and tafsir (exegesis), may refer to these sites. For expansion of meaning and themes / contextual background help from ChatGPT is also taken.

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A small verse that is Spinal Cord of Al Qur’an

Mankind was created by the Lord of the worlds as a test case to see who among the lot has steered one's life to the Divine path and pledges that alone the Lord of the world is to be worshiped and to Him alone we seek help. This pledge has been drilled deep in the hearts of true believers who have an unflinching faith in one true God, we Muslims call Allah.

Today, we share a small verses from the very first Surah (Chapter) of Al Qur'an: Surah al-Fātiḥah. This verse sits in the center of the Surah and is considered as the Spinal Cord of Al Qur'an for just this small verses embodies in itself the entire meaning of Al Qur'an. Let us share the verse and then present its an in-depth analysis:

The Verse:

إِيَّاكَ نَعْبُدُ وَإِيَّاكَ نَسْتَعِينُ

“You alone do we worship, and You alone do we turn for help.”

This verse is the spinal cord of the Qur’an. Everything before it prepares for it, and everything after it flows from it.

Ibn Kathir describes that the first part is a declaration of innocence from Shirk (polytheism), while the second negates having any power or strength, displaying the recognition that all affairs are controlled by Allah alone. This meaning is reiterated in various instances in the Qur'an. 

For instance, Allah said, (So worship Him (O Muhammad ) and put your trust in Him. And your Lord is not unaware of what you (people) do.) (11:123)

((He alone is) the Lord of the east and the west; La ilaha illa Huwa (none has the right to be worshipped but He). So take Him alone as Wakil (Disposer of your affairs)), (73:9) 

And that this verse as the declaration of ultimate tawhid (oneness of God). It signifies worshipping Allah alone, free from Shirk, while relying solely on Him for aid in all matters. This verse represents the core of Islamic belief, balancing submission with seeking Divine help.

Position in Surah al-Fātiḥah: Why this verse is central

Surah al-Fātiḥah has 7 verses, and 1:5 stands exactly in the middle. Herein under is the breakdown of the seven verses of the Surah:

• Verses 1–4: Who Allah is (Lord, Merciful, Master of the Day of Judgment)
• Verse 5 denotes our response to that knowledge expressed in verses 1-4
• Verses 6–7 Having acknowledged that Allah is and that Allah alone is to be worshiped and is the only source of help for the mankind, verses 6-7 carry our request for guidance and salvation.

The entire Surah sums up our faith resting on correct knowledge of Allah that leads us to worship and depend on Him alone.

Linguistic depth of the verse 5

•  “Iyyāka” (إِيَّاكَ)
• Arabic places “You alone” before the verb for emphasis.
• Normal order: We worship You
• Qur’anic order: You alone we worship
• "You...'', means, we worship You alone and none else, and rely on You alone and none else. This is the perfect form of obedience and the entire religion is implied by these two ideas. Some of the Salaf said, Al-Fatihah is the secret of the Qur'an, while these words are the secret of Al-Fatihah
• Implication: (1) No worship of anyone else—explicit or subtle, (2) No divided loyalty, and (3) No hidden dependence
• “Naʿbudu” (نعبد): 
• The meaning of worship: ʿIbādah in Islam is not ritual alone. It includes: (1) Love, (2) Fear. (3) Hope, (4) Obedience, (5) Submission, and (6) Moral surrender
• Qur’anic echo: “I did not create jinn and mankind except that they worship Me.” (51:56)
• The term ibadah is used in three sense: (i) worship and adoration; (ii) obedience and submission; and (iii) service and subjection. In this particular context the term carries all these meanings simultaneously. In other words, we say to God that we worship and adore Him, that we are obedient to Him and follow His will, and also that we are His servants. Moreover man is so bound to none save God, that none but He, may be the subject of man's worship and total devotion, of man's unreserved obedience, of man's absolute subjection and servitude.
• “Nastaʿīn” (نستعين): The meaning of seeking help. Seeking help here is ultimate reliance, not denial of means.
• Not only do we worship God, but our relationship with Him is such that we turn to Him alone for help and succour. We know that He is the Lord of the whole universe and that He alone is the Master of all blessings and benefactions. Hence, in seeking the fulfilment of our needs we turn to Him alone. It is towards Him alone that we stretch forth our hands when we pray and supplicate. It is in Him that we repose our trust. It is therefore to Him alone that we address our request for true guidance.
• Qur’anic support: “And rely upon Allah if you are believers.” (5:23)

Why worship comes before help

• This order is deliberate. Because Worship is related to purpose, while Help is support for fulfilling purpose
• That is We do not worship Allah because He helps us; but because He helps us because we worship Him.
• This purifies intentions and prevents transactional faith.

Why Plural form is used (“We worship… we seek help”)

We should mention that in this Ayah, the type of speech here changes from the third person to direct speech by using the Kaf in the statement Iyyaka (You). This is because after the servant praised and thanked Allah, he stands before Him, addressing Him directly.

Another viewpoint: The implication of using We instead I is for a reason:

• Islam is communal, not individualistic
• You never stand alone before Allah
• Unity in worship creates moral solidarity
• Even in private prayer, you speak as part of an ummah.

Theological foundation: Tawḥīd

This verse combines two core forms of Tawḥīd:

• Tawḥīd al-Ulūhiyyah: You alone we worship
• Tawḥīd al-Rubūbiyyah: You alone we seek for help
• Together they negate: (1) Shirk in belief, (2) Shirk in practice, and (3) Shirk in reliance.

Connection to guidance (verses 6)

• اِهۡدِنَا الصِّرَاطَ الۡمُسۡتَقِيۡمَۙ‏ (1:6) Direct us on to the Straight Way
• Only after declaring: Exclusive worship and Exclusive reliance, that we ask: “Guide us to the straight path.”
• That is Guidance is not given to divided hearts.

In summary, Surah 1:5 is a covenant of exclusive devotion and total dependence—declaring that life’s purpose is worship, and life’s strength comes only from Allah.

This verse expresses another fundamental principle that follows logically from the preceding ones. It is also a decisive and crucial principle that draws a line between the freedom man gains in submitting to God and the abuse and debasement implicit in man’s servitude to man. Once man has submitted himself to God and sought help and guidance from Him alone, he has achieved total liberation from the tyranny of all religious, intellectual, moral and political powers.

May Allah guide our hearts to worship Him without any prejudice and depend upon Him for any help or assistance, rather than banking on the worldly gods, which unfortunately many Muslims do.

May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.

Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.

You may also refer to our exclusive reference page: Selected verses from selected Surahs of Al-Qurʾān for compiled verses from other surahs.

For verses on Selected Subjects, please refer to our reference page: Selected Verses from Al Qur'an about a Specific Subject (Reference Page) to know more about what Qur'an says about specific subjects and our reference page: Selected Verses from the Qur'an. 

You may also refer to our Reference Pages  and Understanding Al Qur'an for knowing more about Islam and Qur'ān.

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An effort has been made to gather explanation / exegesis of the surahs and selected verses of Al-Qurʾān from authentic sources and then present a least possible condensed explanation of the surah. In that the exegesis of the chapters of the Quran is mainly based on the "Tafhim al-Qur'an - The Meaning of the Qur'an" by one of the most enlightened scholars of the Muslim World Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi.  

In addition, other sources which have been explored and views of other scholars have been incorporated while explaining meaning of a verse. Those desirous of detailed explanations and tafsir (exegesis), may refer to these sites. For expansion of meaning and themes / contextual background help from ChatGPT is also taken.

Disclaimer: The material for this post has been collected from the references given above. If anyone differs with the material contained in this post, one may consult the references and their authors.  If someone has more material about the subject, he/she is most welcome to share in the comments box to make the post all encompassing.

If you like Islam: My Ultimate Decision, and to keep yourself updated on all our latest posts to know more about Islam, follow us on Facebook. You may also refer to our Facebook  Group Islam: The Ultimate Truth for more on Islam and Da'wah.

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Who is the Big Deceiver mentioned in Al Qur'an - Is he still around today?

AL Qur'an is the final Book of Divine guidance to the entire mankind. Every verse of this last of the Divine Scriptures is for the benefit of the man so that the lure of this worldly life does not distract him from the Divine light as shown in Al Qur'an. There are many DOs and Don'ts, cautions, warnings and guidelines for man so that he does not gets astray for which he may be liable to strict questioning on the Day of Judgement and may be thrown into the blazing fire of the Hell.

The fifth verse of Surah Fāṭir, the 35 Surah of Al Qur'an, is one such such verse that cautions man to not to be deluded by the worldly glitters and not to be deceived by the Big Deceiver. Who is this Big Deceiver or the Deluder that man has been cautioned about - let us find out through this selected verse of Al Qur'an:

The Verse (Surah Fāṭir 35:5)

يَا أَيُّهَا النَّاسُ إِنَّ وَعْدَ اللَّهِ حَقٌّ فَلَا تَغُرَّنَّكُمُ الْحَيَاةُ الدُّنْيَا وَلَا يَغُرَّنَّكُم بِاللَّهِ الْغَرُورُ

“O mankind! Surely the promise of Allah is true. So do not let the worldly life deceive you, and do not let the big Deceiver deceive you about Allah.”

Meaning of the Verse

Allah calls all humanity and gives two warnings:

• Do not let worldly life deceive you, like the comforts, wealth, entertainment, status, desires, false sense of security, thinking “life is long”, thinking “death is far”, thinking “Allah will not hold me accountable” - This “deception of dunya” blinds people from the Hereafter.
• And do not let al-Gharūr (the Great Deceiver (ٱلْغَرُورُ)) deceive you about Allah

Let us find out who is this Deceiver man is being cautioned about:

Who is “al-Gharūr” (ٱلْغَرُورُ)?

Although, the very plain translation gives a cue, yet let us hear its explanation from the classical scholars and exegetes of Al Qur'an:

• Ibn Kathīr: “Al-Gharūr is the Shayṭān.”
• Al-Tabari: “The deceiver is Satan who beautifies falsehood.”
• Qurtubi: “He is Iblīs. Anything else that misleads is from his whisper.”
• Razi: “The greatest deceiver is Satan, who deceives people about Allah’s mercy and punishment.”

Why is Satan called the Great Deceiver?

The question then arises why is Satan singled out and called the Great Deceiver and for what reason he has been labeled so by Allah. The plain and simple answer is because he deceives people about Allah, by prompting them to themes that create doubt in the human mind who is generally prone to entertainment, sin and easy life - these prompts could be many, some are listed below, reflect on the first and last of the listing:

• “Allah will forgive you, so sin without fear.”
• “You are too sinful, Allah will never forgive you.”
• “There is no resurrection.”
• “There is no punishment.”
• “Allah does not see what you do.”
• “You are guided… but in reality you are not.”
• “You have plenty of time to repent.”

These psychological prompts are the root of all sins.

Is this deceiver still around today?

this deceiver has been there to deceive the first off the humans, Prophet Adam and Eve, up in the heavens and yes, he is still around and will be there till this worldly life comes to an end on this earth. This has been mentioned in AL Qur'an at a number of places:

• Qur’an 7:16–17: “I will mislead them, tempt them, and deceive them from every direction.”
• Qur’an 15:36–38: The Lord said: "You are given respite until the appointed Day.”

This means: Satan is alive, active, whispering, misleading by beautifying sins, creating doubts, weakening faith, encouraging procrastination in repentance and promoting materialism.

Yes, he is still the “Great Deceiver” today — more than ever. Especially through: (1) distractions, (2) desires, (3) false ideologies, (4) arrogance, (4) hopelessness, (5) overconfidence, (6) misuse of technology, (7) addictions and (8) ego-driven conflicts

How Does Shayṭān Deceive People About Allah?

• By giving false hope - “Allah is Merciful — don’t worry, sin as you want!”
• By giving despair - “Your sins are too big. Allah will never forgive you.”
• By making dunya seem eternal - “Your goals can wait. Religion is for later.”
• By distracting with endless worldly pursuits - money, beauty, comfort, entertainment
• By promoting doubt - “Is there really a Hereafter? Is religion true?”

Remember: The deception is not always sin — sometimes it is complacency, delay, false confidence or procrastination.

Qur’anic Verses Connected to This Warning

Due his continued, Allah has warned man to be beware of his machination and enticements, for sometimes even the pious also fall prey to his enticements. Herein under are some references:

• 4:120 — Satan promises only deception - “Satan promises them nothing but delusion.”
• 2:268 — He deceives by fear of poverty - “Satan threatens you with poverty and commands immorality.”
• 7:22 — Satan deceived Adam and Hawwa - “So he deceived them with lies…”
• 74:31 — Those who are deceived doubt Allah’s warnings - “Thus Allah leaves astray whom He wills.”

All these verses confirm the warning in 35:5.

Hadith Evidence

Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم too has warned his companions about the game plan of the Satan, who may mislead and lead his victims to the nadir of morality. Herein under are some Hadiths:

• Shayṭān runs in humans “like blood” - The Prophet ﷺ said: “Satan circulates in the human body like blood.” — Bukhari, Muslim
• He is constantly whispering - “Shayṭān sits on the hearts of the children of Adam…” — Musnad Ahmad
• He works harder as the Day of Judgment nears - Meaning: He is absolutely active today.

Lessons for Our Times

the more the means of information through social media are expanding, there are more chances ever than before that the deceiving tactics of the Big Deceiver would reach more and more people and more likely chances of them falling prey to his evil game plan. At the same time, there is more awareness through the same information means on how to avert his machination and not to be deceived or distracted. So, 

• Do not let dunya distract you from akhirah - Consumerism, materialism, entertainment, careers — all can deceive.
• Do not follow the whispers of the devil - Sin that seems “normal” is often Satan’s beautification.
• Beware of spiritual complacency, thinking: “I am already guided,” “I am better than others,” “I don’t need to change.” - is among the greatest of Satan’s deceptions.
• Beware of delaying repentance - Satan says: “You will repent later — enjoy now.”
• Beware of extremist doubt or exaggerated hope - Satan uses both extremes to mislead.

Summary

Surah 35:5 warns all humanity that Allah’s promise of Judgment is true. The worldly life tries to deceive people by making itself appear permanent and fulfilling. Al-Gharūr, the Great Deceiver, is Shayṭān, who misleads people specifically about Allah, His mercy, and His punishment. Yes, he is still fully active today until the Day of Resurrection. His goal is to divert humans from worship, morality, repentance, and remembrance of Allah.

Now that we know who the big deceiver is and how he deceives man to blur their thinking process and lead them half blind to a life which is but hallucination and misleading, therefore, we should always be on the alert to counter him with our unflinching trust in the Lord of the World, His Book, Al Qur'an, and warnings by the last of the prophets  Prophet Muhammad صلى الله عليه وسلم.

May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.

Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.

You may like to read more selected verses from Sürah (35) Fāṭir “The Originator / The Creator” to understand the entire surah.

You may also refer to our exclusive reference page: Selected verses from selected Surahs of Al-Qurʾān for compiled verses from other surahs.

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Believers! Do not relate your vision or intentions to others

Everyone of us dream of big things or has innovative plans to modify existing schemes or renewing these to give these a different look.  Studies (like Gollwitzer’s research) suggest that announcing your goals might satisfy your brain’s reward system, making you feel accomplished before taking action.

Yet in the competitive fields, sharing early ideas can lead to someone else acting on them before you do. Or else people may be skeptical, dismissive, or unsupportive—especially if your dream challenges norms. Their doubt can undermine your confidence. More so, you may be hit by the evil eyes of many who envy your success and want to overtake you to lead the in the competitive world. Therefore, one must weigh the prospects of success of your plan or someone borrowing your ideas and get smarter to do something you have been dreaming or planning since long. 

Remember, sharing goals is OK (in brooder term) but never share your fantasies.

This is exactly what Prophet Ya’qub ( Jacob, peace be upon him) advised to his son Yusuf (later Prophet Joseph) when the latter shared a dream with his father. This advise is referred to in the 5th verse of Surah 12. Yusuf which is part of the story of the Prophet Yusuf (Joseph, peace be upon him). Here's a relevant translation of that verse for context:

"He said, 'O my son, do not relate your vision to your brothers, or they will contrive against you a plan. Indeed Satan is to man a manifest enemy.'" — Surah Yusuf (12:5)

As the verse reads, even sharing ideas and dreams with one's brothers or even the closest relatives and friends can be devastating in realizing one's plans and aspirations.

Context and Explanation:

This verse comes after Yusuf (Joseph) tells his father Ya’qub (Jacob) about a remarkable dream he had:

“I saw [in a dream] eleven stars, and the sun and the moon; I saw them prostrating to me.” (12:4)

His father, Prophet Ya‘qub, immediately understands the significance of the dream — that Yusuf is destined for greatness, likely to be a prophet, and will have a position of high status. But instead of encouraging Yusuf to share it, Ya‘qub warns him: "Do not relate your vision to your brothers..."

Why the Warning?

Ya‘qub (Jacob) knew his other sons harbored jealousy toward Yusuf, and he foresaw that sharing such a dream might provoke envy, resentment, or worse — plotting against Yusuf.

Key Lessons:

• Not all truths should be shared openly. Even good things, like a positive vision or goal, can provoke envy in others — especially if those others already harbor jealousy or ill will.
• Understand your audience: Yusuf’s brothers were not spiritually mature or emotionally safe people to hear about a dream that placed Yusuf above them.
• Satan exploits jealousy: The verse ends by saying that “Satan is to man a clear enemy” — indicating that Satan can amplify jealousy into destructive actions, especially in vulnerable hearts.

Modern-Day Relevance:

In the extremely competitive world, one has to be very careful and cautions what he says and to whom. Any loose words or expression of one's plan can cost him very dearly, for these days everyone out there is on the look out for such slips of tongue or divulgences in exuberance. Following tips may be given due consideration in the this regard:

• This verse teaches emotional intelligence, discretion, and awareness of human nature, which are timeless principles.
• Be cautious about who you share your goals, dreams, or blessings with.
• Some people might not have your best interests at heart, even if they are close to you.
• Oversharing can sometimes invite unnecessary conflict, envy, or sabotage.

We have already published detailed exegesis of the 5th verse quoted above which can be accessed from link : Surah Yusuf (Joseph): Exegesis of the 12th Chapter of the Holy Quran - Part I (Verses 1-22)

May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎) help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.

Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.

Please refer to our exclusive reference page: A good Muslim should NEVER boast of his wealth nor expose his secrets for more posts on the subject.

You may also refer to our refer tour page: Al Qur'an - selected verses from Surah 12. Yusuf (Prophet Joseph) for more verses from this surah.

For more Selected Subjects, please refer to our reference page: Selected Verses from Al Qur'an about a Specific Subject (Reference Page) to know more about what Qur'an says about specific subjects and our reference page: Selected Verses from the Qur'an. .

You may also refer to our Reference Pages  and Understanding Al Qur'an for knowing more about Islam and Qur'ān.

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In addition, other sources which have been explored and views of other scholars have been incorporated while explaining meaning of a verse. Those desirous of detailed explanations and tafsir (exegesis), may refer to these sites. For expansion of meaning and themes / contextual background help from ChatGPT is also taken.

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The verse (of Qur'an) which speaks about the clarity of the message of Islam

Islam is one of the simplest Divine religion for it eases difficulties with Divine Help. Unlike other Divine scriptures which are based on volumes of books, Qur'an is merely a 600-700 pages Divine Book that encompasses the Divine Wisdom in very easy to understand commandments. Although, each verse of Qur'an makes it easier to understand the message of Islam, we share today the 5th verse of Surah Al-Bayyina (The Clear Evidence) which speaks about the clarity of the message of Islam.

وَمَاۤ اُمِرُوۡۤا اِلَّا لِيَعۡبُدُوا اللّٰهَ مُخۡلِصِيۡنَ لَـهُ الدِّيۡنَ  ۙ حُنَفَآءَ وَيُقِيۡمُوا الصَّلٰوةَ وَيُؤۡتُوا الزَّكٰوةَ​ وَذٰلِكَ دِيۡنُ الۡقَيِّمَةِ ؕ‏ 

(98:5) Yet all that they had been commanded was that they serve Allah, with utter sincerity, devoting themselves exclusively to Him, and that they establish Prayer and pay Zakah. That is the Right Faith.

Let us examine the verse in detail:

"And they were not commanded except to worship Allah"

The verse begins by emphasizing that the fundamental command from Allah to humanity is to worship Him alone. This worship is not just in terms of rituals, but it encompasses all aspects of life, including submitting to Allah’s will and following His guidance.

"[Being] sincere to Him in religion"

The sincerity mentioned here refers to the purity of faith and the intention behind one's acts of worship. It emphasizes that a person should not worship Allah for show or out of mere tradition but with a genuine, sincere heart. This means that all acts of worship should be done solely for the pleasure of Allah.

"Inclining to truth"

This part highlights that the sincere worship of Allah must be aligned with the truth — meaning the teachings of Islam, which are based on the Qur'an and the Sunnah of the Prophet Muhammad (PBUH). It encourages believers to follow the correct path, one that is straight and free from falsehood.

"And to establish prayer and give zakah"

These are two important pillars of Islam. Salat (prayer) is the act of worship that connects the believer with Allah five times a day, and Zakah (charity) is the obligation to give a portion of one's wealth to those in need. These acts are essential in Islam and reflect both spiritual devotion and social responsibility.

"And that is the correct religion."

The verse concludes by stating that this path — sincere worship of Allah, following the truth, and establishing the pillars of Islam (prayer and charity) — is the "correct religion." It implies that there is no other acceptable way of life than submitting to Allah in this way.

The verse thus provides a concise summary of the essence of Islam: sincere worship of Allah, adherence to the truth, and the practice of essential duties like prayer and charity. It underscores that the correct way to live is to follow these teachings, which are grounded in sincere devotion to Allah.

This is the basis of divine religion throughout history and in all its forms. It is simply the worship of God alone. A sincere and pure submission to Him, a detachment from polytheism in all its shapes and forms, the establishment of regular worship and the payment of the regular obligatory charity, or zakat.

It is a pure and sincere faith that is firmly established in the heart, the worship of God alone which is a translation of this faith, and spending money for God’s cause as He has stated. He who fulfils these injunctions has met the requirements of faith, as the people of earlier revelations were commanded to do, and as these requirements are outlined in all forms of divine faith. It is one religion, the same faith in all the successive messages, as preached by the messengers of God. It is a religion free from all ambiguity and complication; a faith which gives no reason for division and dispute. It is very clear and very simple. How completely different this religion is from those complicated and confusing concepts and from those lengthy polemics.

Allah in Qur'an does not demand much from the believers except that they are sincere to Him and adhere to certain norms that reflect the sincerity of believers towards Allah and His chosen religion: Islam. If we really want to be true believers, we need to ponder over this verse with sincerity of approach and clarify our thought process which should be aimed entirely to sincerity to our Creator.

May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎)  help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.

You may read more posts on similar theme in our series of posts related to: Compiled verses from Qur'an on specific subjects: Religion

For more Selected Verses, please refer to our reference page: Selected Verses from the Qur'an. You may also refer to our Reference Pages  and Understanding Al Qur'an for knowing more about Islam and Qur'ān.

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An effort has been made to gather explanation / exegesis of the surahs and selected verses of the Qur'ān from authentic sources and then present a least possible condensed explanation of the surah. In that the exegesis of the chapters of the Quran is mainly based on the "Tafhim al-Qur'an - The Meaning of the Qur'an" by one of the most enlightened scholars of the Muslim World Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi.  

In addition, references of other sources which have been explored have also been given above. Those desirous of detailed explanations and tafsir (exegesis), may refer to these sites. For expansion of meaning and themes / contextual background help from ChatGPT is also taken.

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An eye opener verse from Qur'an for those who commit Shirk by turning to deities other than Allah

Shirk is an act of associating partners with Allah in any form. It is considered the gravest sin in Islam, as it directly contradicts the core concept of Tawhid, which is the oneness and uniqueness of Allah. Shirk involves ascribing divine attributes to others besides Allah or attributing God's exclusive rights to any being or thing. Yet despite many cautions in Qur'an and Hadiths of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, many a believers, who otherwise proclaim faith in Allah, turn to saints (generally those who have died), angels, or any other entities, for redress of their grievances and fulfillment of their wordily desires and needs.

Many a devotees of dead saints in the Indian sub continent still flock the graves of their saints and seek their help of "conveying" their woes to Allah. This is despite the fact that Allah promises His servants that He is close to their jugular vein and listens to their grievances. 

This is the most detestable act in the eyes of Allah and He strictly forbids such practices. This is the theme of the 5th verse of Surah 46 Al Ahqaf (The Sand-Dunes) in which Allah warns those who turn to others than Him for fulfilment of their needs and cautions them to leave such practices for those dead in graves do not even know that they are being called upon.

وَمَنۡ اَضَلُّ مِمَّنۡ يَّدۡعُوۡا مِنۡ دُوۡنِ اللّٰهِ مَنۡ لَّا يَسۡتَجِيۡبُ لَهٗۤ اِلٰى يَوۡمِ الۡقِيٰمَةِ وَهُمۡ عَنۡ دُعَآئِهِمۡ غٰفِلُوۡنَ‏ 

(46:5) Who is farther strayed from the Right Path than he who calls upon others than Allah that cannot answer his call till the Day of Resurrection, the while they are not even conscious that callers are calling upon them?

The verse make it very clear that the wordily deities whom they call do not possess the powers by virtue of which they could give decisions on the prayers and petitions of their devotees. The these wordily deities do not possess the powers by virtue of which they could give decisions on the prayers and petitions of their devotees. “Until the Day of Resurrection” means that as long as the world lasts they will get no answer to their supplications and prayers from their deities, but when Resurrection will have taken place, the deities will turn hostile to their worshipers themselves, as becomes explicit from the next verse.

 6 )   And when the people are gathered [that Day], they [who were invoked] will be enemies to them, and they will be deniers of their worship.

That is, they will say: We had neither told the people to invoke us for help, nor are we aware that they used to invoke us. They themselves had presumed that we could fulfill their needs and so had started invoking us.

Let us now expand this verse and see its implications for the strayed Muslims:

Futility of Worshiping Others Besides Allah:

• The verse highlights that those who are invoked besides Allah have no power to respond to the calls or prayers of those who worship them. They are unable to provide any benefit, relief, or guidance to their worshipers.
• These entities, regardless of their nature, are completely powerless compared to Allah, the Creator and Sustainer of the universe.

The Condition of the Invoked Beings:

• The verse points out that these entities are not even aware that they are being invoked. This could refer to idols, which are inanimate and have no consciousness, or to deceased humans or other beings, who have no awareness of the prayers directed towards them.
• The verse thus illustrates the absurdity of calling upon those who neither hear nor can respond, emphasizing that such acts of worship are baseless and misguided.

Ultimate Misguidance:

• The verse begins by questioning, "Who is more astray than he who invokes besides Allah?" This rhetorical question implies that there is no one more misguided than a person who engages in this type of worship.
• The misguidance is profound because it represents a departure from the fundamental truth of monotheism (Tawhid) — the belief that Allah alone is worthy of worship and that only He has the power to respond to prayers.

The Day of Resurrection:

• The verse mentions that these entities will not be able to respond until the Day of Resurrection. On that Day, all false beliefs will be exposed, and those who worshiped others besides Allah will realize their error. However, by then, it will be too late for them to rectify their misguidance.

Supporting verse from Qur'an:

"For Him [alone] is the supplication of truth. And those they call upon besides Him respond to them not at all, except as one who stretches his hands toward water [calling it] to reach his mouth, but it will never reach it. And the supplication of the disbelievers is not but in error [i.e., futility]." (Surah Ar-Ra’d, 13:14)

This verse uses the metaphor of someone trying to reach water by stretching their hands towards it, but it never reaches their mouth, to illustrate the futility of calling upon anyone other than Allah. The verse emphasizes that only Allah can truly respond to prayers, while invoking others besides Him is utterly ineffective, just like trying to reach water by merely stretching out one's hands without making any actual effort to grasp it.

Supporting Hadiths:  

The message of this verse is reinforced by several Hadiths that emphasize the importance of Tawhid and the futility and danger of associating others with Allah (shirk).

• Hadith on the Prohibition of Shirk: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) said:

Narrated by `Abdullah: The Prophet (ﷺ) said one statement and I said another. The Prophet (ﷺ) said "Whoever dies while still invoking anything other than Allah as a rival to Allah, will enter Hell (Fire)." And I said, "Whoever dies without invoking anything as a rival to Allah, will enter Paradise."(Sahih Al-Bukhari 4497). This hadith underscores the seriousness of shirk, the act of associating partners with Allah, and indicates that it leads to severe consequences in the Hereafter.

•  Hadith on the Exclusivity of Worship to Allah: The Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him) also said:

"The right of Allah over His servants is that they should worship Him alone and not associate anything with Him." (Sahih Al-Bukhari 2856, Sahih Muslim 30). This hadith emphasizes that the primary duty of every human being is to worship Allah alone, without associating partners with Him in any form. It aligns with the message of the verse by stressing the exclusivity of Allah's right to be worshiped.

Surah Al-Ahqaf, verse 5, highlights the utter misguidance of those who invoke beings other than Allah, beings that are powerless and unaware of the invocations directed at them. This verse serves as a strong reminder of the importance of Tawhid, the foundational concept of worshiping Allah alone. The teachings of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), as reflected in various Hadiths, further reinforce this message, warning against the grave sin of shirk and emphasizing that only Allah is deserving of worship and capable of answering prayers.

May Allāh (سبحانه و تعالى‎)  help us understand Qur'ān and follow the Sunnah of Prophet Muhammad ﷺ, which is embodiment of commandments of Allah contained in the Qur'ān. May Allah help us to be like the ones He loves and let our lives be lived helping others and not making others' lives miserable or unlivable. May all our wrong doings, whether intentional or unintentional, be forgiven before the angel of death knocks on our door. 

وَمَا عَلَيۡنَاۤ اِلَّا الۡبَلٰغُ الۡمُبِيۡنُ‏ 

(36:17) and our duty is no more than to clearly convey the Message.”

That is Our duty is only to convey to you the message that Allah has entrusted us with. Then it is for you to accept it or reject it. We have not been made responsible for making you accept it forcibly, and if you do not accept it, we shall not be seized in consequence of your disbelief, you will yourselves be answerable for your actions on Day of Resurrection.

Reading the Qur'ān should be a daily obligation of a Muslim - Reading it with translation will make it meaningful. But reading its Exegesis / Tafsir will make you understand it fully. It will also help the Muslims to have grasp over social issues and their answers discussed in the Qur'an and other matter related to inter faith so that they are able to discuss issues with non-Muslims with authority based on refences from Qur'an.

May Allah forgive me if my posts ever imply a piety far greater than I possess. I am most in need of guidance.

Note: When we mention God in our posts, we mean One True God, we call Allah in Islam, with no associates. Allah is the Sole Creator of all things, and that Allah is all-powerful and all-knowing. Allah has no offspring, no race, no gender, no body, and is unaffected by the characteristics of human life.

You may read more posts on similar theme in our series of posts related to: Compiled verses from Qur'an on specific subjects: Religion

You may read more posts on similar theme in our series of posts related to: Compiled verses from Qur'an on specific subjects: Faith in Allah 

For more Selected Verses, please refer to our reference page: Selected Verses from the Qur'an. You may also refer to our Reference Pages  and Understanding Al Qur'an for knowing more about Islam and Qur'ān.

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An effort has been made to gather explanation / exegesis of the surahs and selected verses of the Qur'ān from authentic sources and then present a least possible condensed explanation of the surah. In that the exegesis of the chapters of the Quran is mainly based on the "Tafhim al-Qur'an - The Meaning of the Qur'an" by one of the most enlightened scholars of the Muslim World Sayyid Abul Ala Maududi. 

In addition, references of other sources which have been explored have also been given above. Those desirous of detailed explanations and tafsir (exegesis), may refer to these sites. For expansion of meaning and themes / contextual background help from ChatGPT is also taken.

Disclaimer: The material for this post has been collected from the references given above. If anyone differs with the material contained in this post, one may consult the references and their authors.  If someone has more material about the subject, he/she is most welcome to share in the comments box to make the post all encompassing.

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